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Lower Brule

County:
Lyman County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.363
State:
South Dakota

Lower Brule is a CDP located in Lyman County, South Dakota. Lower Brule has a 2026 population of 815. Lower Brule is currently growing at a rate of 1.62% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Lower Brule is $28,750 with a poverty rate of 55.76%. The median age in Lower Brule is 22.9 years: 20.5 years for males, and 30.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.1 males.

815
Total Population
2,243
Density (mi²)
13 1.62%
Growth

Lower Brule Population

Lower Brule Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026815131.62%
2025802121.52%

Median Age

Overall: 22.9 years
Female: 30.5 years
Male: 20.5 years

Lower Brule Adults

There are 485 adults, (95 of whom are seniors) in Lower Brule.

Sex Ratio

Female: 375 (50.5%)
Male: 368 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lower Brule includes 91.79% Native American, 7.67% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American68291.79%
White577.67%
Other race40.54%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race30.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American68291.79%
White577.67%
Other race10.13%

Lower Brule Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lower Brule 's average per capita income is $24,779. Household income levels show a median of $28,750. The poverty rate stands at 55.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$30,833$46,601
Households$28,750$44,811
Married Families--
Non Families-$29,563

$24,779

Average Income

$28,750

Median Household Income

55.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)